How do we think about the future in relation to the now?
What can you imagine?
What’s your message to future generations?
We invite you to make and submit a 2-minute cellphilm for the 14th McGill International Cellphilm Festival that explores the kind of world you want to live in and the actions you are taking to shape tomorrow’s possibilities.
From drama and investigative pieces to poems or silent films—make whatever speaks to you! Capture the hope, the change, and the new futures you want to see.
Festival Recording
Winners
Children (12 and under)
La nature naturel de 2026 !
Creators: Constance Lean, Léonie Gillet, Lya Frechette’l
Honourable Mentions
Qu’est-ce que c’est ce monde | Marie Caldairou, Leonica Bellazzi, Evi Shapiro, Mia Rochon
L’album de vie, un espoir pour les enfants confiés | Sophie AN et les enfants Tiago, Alexis, Eric, Emmanuel
Youth
The Cost Beneath the Price
Creator: Rachel Olien
Youth Honourable Mention
Let’s Talk | Shuraim Alamin, Khalid Abdulaziz, Mubarak Adamu, Nuru Abdulaziz
EcoEcho | Yunyi Guo
Individual
leave the canoes and go back
Creator: Adonai Kirabo
Individual Honourable Mention
Beneath the Surface of Sankofa Square | Salma Gharaibeh
Notes from the Side Walk | Timea Nagy
Group
A Future on Hold
Creators: Martina Silva, Antonia Soto, and Sebastian Troncoso
Group Honourable Mentions
No Time for Silence | Jacob Daniel, Chikondi Jowabe, Brian Chidule, Desire Makumba, Stella Mlolongo, Mervis Kadzuwa, Hacson Howard, and Zaithwa Chidule
Change is Necessary | Ummi Murtala, Asiya Iliyasu, Nafisa Muazu, Nazira Dahiru, Aisha Mustapha, and Murja Ahmed.